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Netflix and Skydance Animation have suffered a huge blow. Just 73 days after its global premiere, this family comedy cloudy is officially on its way to joining Netflix’s list of the most popular English movies of all time – and Netflix executives have just confirmed that it’s set to enter the top 10 of all time in the next few weeks.
Released on May 1, 2026, the Nathan Greno-directed feature starring Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple has proven to be incredible. To date, the body-swap adventure has collected an incredible 226.9 million viewing hours And 133.5 million full views (CVE), putting it on the verge of entering the top 10 of all time.
The film’s stellar performance also earned it special praise during Netflix’s Q2 2026 earnings interview this week. Asked about the performance of the current content slate, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos highlighted the Skydance pic as a huge second-quarter win.
“cloudy It is on track to become the second biggest original animated film of all time, right behind kpop demon hunterWhich is exciting,” Sarandos told investors.
To put it in perspective, breaking the all-time list and chasing a juggernaut kpop demon hunter No small achievement. Netflix calculates its “Most Popular” lists based on views during a title’s first 91 days on the platform. with cloudy It is currently on day 73 of its lifecycle, with still 18 days left to close the gap and secure its place on the charts.
Based on its current trajectory, our internal estimate projects cloudy will reach the top around 143.6 million views It will fall to seventh place by the time its 91-day window closes in early August. It will be the second English-language film of 2026 to make the all-time chart this year war machine However it is worth noting that both top And incision Wasn’t a million miles away. According to the seventh Netflix Engagement Report covering viewership from January to June 2026, the film was the third-highest in terms of views.
Check out the full list of Netflix’s most watched series and movies of all time here.
10-week exchange trip
so, how did you do cloudy Reach the edge of the top 10? By holding unprecedented week after week.
While the film debuted at #2 globally during its opening weekend (considering its Friday release, a partial week), word-of-mouth made it a surprise hit. 149% increase In its second week, it reached 38.7 million views and ranked #1 globally.
Even more impressive is the film’s stamina. It has remained firmly in the global top 5 for 10 consecutive weeks.
Here’s a complete rundown of its top 10 performances so far:
| 1 | April 26 to May 3, 2026 (Early Release) | 26,400,000 | 15,500,000 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 May to 10 May 2026 | 65,800,000 (+149%) | 38,700,000 | 1 |
| 3 | 10th May to 17th May 2026 | 44,800,000 (-32%) | 26,400,000 | 1 |
| 4 | 17th May to 24th May 2026 | 27,400,000 (-39%) | 16,100,000 | 2 |
| 5 | 24 May to 31 May 2026 | 17,800,000 (-35%) | 10,500,000 | 3 |
| 6 | From May 31 to June 7, 2026 | 12,800,000 (-28%) | 7,500,000 | 3 |
| 7 | June 7 to June 14, 2026 | 9,700,000 (-24%) | 5,700,000 | 3 |
| 8 | 14th June to 21st June 2026 | 8,300,000 (-14%) | 4,900,000 | 5 |
| 9 | June 21 to June 28, 2026 | 7,800,000 (-6%) | 4,600,000 | 4 |
| 10 | 28 June to 5 July 2026 | 6,100,000 (-22%) | 3,600,000 | 5 |
(You can track its ongoing performance cloudy and other titles using our Top 10 Titles search tool.)
This is a huge win for the multi-year partnership between Netflix and Skydance Animation. Families obviously resonate with the gorgeous visuals, the sharp comedy of Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple, and that unforgettable turn with Tracy Morgan’s character.
We’ll keep this post updated throughout the film’s remaining 91-day run.
Have you contributed to the 133.5 million views? cloudy? How many times has your family watched it? Let us know in the comments below!
